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Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 1

Fiscal Policy in India is formulated by which of the following?

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 1

Ministry of finance is the nodal agency for formulation of the fiscal policy

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 2

Which of the following items come under ‘Current Account’ of the Balance of Payment?
1. Exports 
2. Interest payments 
3. Private remittance 
4. FDI 
5. External lending and borrowing 
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 2

FDI and external lending and borrowing come the capital account as they are long term. Current account transactions are calculated on a yearly basis.

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Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 3

Which of the following sources form part of the Revenue Receipts of the government? 
1. Interests received by the government on loans 
2. Interests paid by the government on loans 
3. Penalties & fines received by the government 
4. Borrowings by the government 
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 3

Interest paid by the government on loans is called revenue expenditure. Borrowing by the government comes under capital account

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 4

Which of the following statements on N.K SinghCommittee recommendations are correct?
1. Revenue deficit target of 0.8% by 2023.
2. Fiscal policy anchor should be public debt to GDP ratio.
3. Target of fiscal deficit of 3.5% by 2023.
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 4

N.k singh committee report recommended to reduce the fiscal deficit from 3.5 percent in 2017 to 2.5 percent by 2023.

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 5

If we deduct grants for creation of capital assets from revenue deficit, we arrive at concept of

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 5

Effective revenue deficit = revenue deficit minus(-) grants for creation of capital assents. It is the standard formula for ERD.

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 6

Which of the following is/are part of Capital Account in Balance of Payments?
1. External bonds issued by the Government of  India.
2. Unilateral transfers like gifts and donations.
3. Quota payment to IMF. 
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 6

Capital Account includes FDI, borrowing, quota to imf, external bonds issued gifts and donations come under current account.

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 7

What is the primary deficit in the context of Indian budget?

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 7

Primary deficit = fiscal deficit - interest payments. Standard formula

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 8

The current account in relation to Balance of Payment include which of the following:
1. Trade in goods 
2. Invisible trade 
3. FDI 
4. Loans by World Bank and IMF
5. Gifts 
6. Remittances 
7. Trade in services
8. FII 
9. Transfer payments
Select the correct code:

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 8

To determine which items are included in the current account in relation to the Balance of Payments (BoP), let's categorize each item:

Included in the Current Account:

  1. Trade in goods: Yes, this is included in the current account.
  2. Invisible trade: Yes, this refers to trade in services, incomes, and transfers.
  3. Gifts: Yes, these are unilateral transfers and are included in the current account.
  4. Remittances: Yes, these are personal transfers and are included in the current account.
  5. Trade in services: Yes, this is a part of the current account.
  6. Transfer payments: Yes, these are included in the current account.

Not Included in the Current Account (Included in the Capital/Financial Account):

  1. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment): No, this is part of the capital account.
  2. Loans by World Bank and IMF: No, these are part of the capital account.
  3. FII (Foreign Institutional Investment): No, this is part of the capital account.

Given this breakdown, the correct combination that includes items part of the current account is:

2. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 9

With reference to the Government of India, which of the following is a Non Debt Capital Receipt?
1. Recovery of loans.
2. Securities against Public Provident  Fund.
3. Disinvestment receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 9

Non debt receipts are those which does not create debt on the government. Provident funds are liabilities of government and it has to return those money back.

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 10

Which of the following is a Fiscal Policy tool in India?
1. Goods and Services Tax
2. Repo rate
3. Corporate tax 
4. Public infrastructure spending
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 10

Fiscal policy relates to government spending and taxation. Repo rate does come under fiscal measures. It is a monetary policy tool

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 11

which of the following is a debt creating capital receipt?

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 11

Market borrowing create debt on government and government has to repay the borrowed money

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 12

Which of the following will be part of fiscal deficit?
1. Internal debt
2. Government’s external debt
3. Securities issued to food corporation of India
4. Liability to RBI
5. Liability of Central Government to states
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Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 12

The correct answer is 4. 1, 2 and 4 only.

Here's why:

  • Internal Debt (1): This refers to the money borrowed by the government from within the country, through instruments like government bonds and treasury bills. This is a component of the fiscal deficit.
  • Government's External Debt (2): This refers to the money borrowed by the government from foreign countries or institutions. Similar to internal debt, it contributes to the fiscal deficit.
  • Securities issued to food corporation of India (3): This is not part of the fiscal deficit. While the government might have financial transactions with FCI, these are not borrowings used to finance expenditure exceeding revenue.
  • Liability to RBI (4): This refers to the government's borrowings from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank of India. This is considered part of the fiscal deficit.
  • Liability of Central Government to states (5): This refers to the money owed by the central government to state governments. While this might be a financial obligation, it's not directly considered part of the fiscal deficit. It doesn't represent borrowings to cover spending exceeding revenue.

Therefore, only internal debt (1), government's external debt (2), and liability to RBI (4) are components of the fiscal deficit. These represent borrowings by the government to bridge the gap between its expenditure and revenue.

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 13

Which of the following will most accurately show the fiscal condition of an economy for current year?

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 13

Fiscal deficit is the best representation of government deficit condition as it shows the revenue and expenditure of government in a broader sense amd estimate

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 14

Which of the following receipts are the revenue receipts of Government?
1. Recovery of loans given to the states and union territories
2. Interest received from telecommunication
3. Debt and profit received from RBI
4. Income by tax
Select the correct option:

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 14

Recovery of loans forms the part of capital account receipts

Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 15

Which of the following statement's is/are correct about effective revenue deficit?
1. This is the difference between revenue deficit and grants given for the capital formation.
2. Its main purpose is to show the structural imbalances in revenue account.
Codes:

Detailed Solution for Test: Fiscal Policy - Question 15

Effective revenue deficit = Revenue deficit - grants given to states for capital formation

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